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Is the list of illegal drug under RA 9165 exclusive?

If not, when can a medicated drug becomes illegal drug?

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The list of illegal drugs under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) is not exclusive. The law includes a catch-all provision that any substance or drug that is deemed to have similar effects or pharmacological properties as those listed is also considered illegal.

Regarding medicated drugs, they may become illegal drugs when they are misused or abused, sold, or distributed without a valid prescription or medical supervision, or when they contain prohibited or controlled substances beyond the legal limits allowed by regulatory bodies. In such cases, the medicated drug becomes a prohibited drug, and it is subject to seizure, confiscation, and criminal penalties under the law.

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